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Acknowledging loss, empowering change: International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. As this day approaches, it’s an opportunity to take a collective pause to acknowledge and remember the lives lost in our…

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FAST Overdose Alert Platform: Resource Guide

For more information, please contact info@wdgpublichealth.ca. Terms of Use This guide and platform may be republished, modified and/or reproduced for non-commercial use in any form…

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Recognizing and responding to an opioid overdose

Learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and respond quickly and safely in a medical emergency.

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Opioids

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Preventing an opioid overdose

Find out how to lower the risk of an opioid overdose, including using naloxone, safer use practices, and knowing when and how to get emergency help.

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Opioids

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Where to get take-home naloxone kits

Find out where to get free take-home naloxone kits in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph.

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Opioids and Naloxone

Opioids like fentanyl can greatly increase the risk of overdose. Learn about opioid risks, how naloxone works to reverse overdoses and how to protect yourself and others.

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Opioids

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Guelph Overdose Prevention Site Evaluation: Key Findings

The Overdose Prevention Site (OPS)* offers: A safe, legal place to use drugs Harm reduction supplies (e.g., needles, naloxone) Response to overdose On-site nurse and peer support…

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Substance use

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All treats, no tricks: Preventing accidental cannabis poisoning in children

There’s no sugar coating it—since the legalization of non-medical cannabis, there has been an increase in emergency department visits across Canada related to children…

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Edibles

Drug poisoning

Children

Drug Poisoning Awareness Day: A Statement from Dr. Tenenbaum, Associate Medical Officer of Health

August 31 is Drug Poisoning Awareness Day, a time to remember the people we've lost to the drug toxicity crisis and to stand with the families, friends and communities who grieve…

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Acknowledging loss, empowering change: International Overdose Awareness Day

FAST Overdose Alert Platform: Resource Guide

Recognizing and responding to an opioid overdose

Preventing an opioid overdose

Where to get take-home naloxone kits

Opioids and Naloxone

Guelph Overdose Prevention Site Evaluation: Key Findings

All treats, no tricks: Preventing accidental cannabis poisoning in children

Drug Poisoning Awareness Day: A Statement from Dr. Tenenbaum, Associate Medical Officer of Health

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